Mr. Speaker, I begin by thanking Almighty God, from whom all blessings flow. Great is thy faithfulness. Great is thy mercy and thy loving kindness. …
IN PARTNERSHIP TOWARDS THE NEW PROSPEROUS JAMAICA We gather here today, at the start of the new Parliamentary year, fully conscious of the fact that …
In my Sectoral Presentation to the Parliament earlier this financial year, I indicated to the nation that ‘change is coming’ in relation to the manner …
Mr President, It is indeed a privilege to contribute to this State of the Nation debate in the Honourable Senate. I am grateful for the …
Brothers and sisters I was with you in 2016 and at the time I believe I was sitting right at the front there and the …
Mr. Speaker: By virtue of the votes taken on December 11, 2018, where the Opposition voted against extension of the States of Public Emergency, these …
Mr. Speaker, on January 3 (2019), the Ministry of Health confirmed that Jamaica had surpassed the epidemic threshold for dengue, based on the number of …
“Rekindling Hope” Fellow Jamaicans, at home and abroad, I greet you warmly and wish for you a bright, prosperous and Happy New Year! It does …
This is the New Year that the Lord has given us and we who have been spared to see it, rejoice and are glad in …
As we say goodbye to 2018 and welcome 2019, first of all we give thanks to God Almighty for his many blessings which have sustained …
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has released the following statement at the passing of the former government minister, …
Over the years, Jamaica has stayed true to the legacy of our forebearers in actively supporting multilateral and regional efforts to promote human rights and democracy, cognisant of their inextricable link to the attainment of peace and development. Consequently, Jamaica has ratified the majority of the core international human rights treaties, including those seeking to protect groups such as women, children and persons with disabilities. We have also continued to support initiatives within organisations such as the United Nations, Commonwealth and Organisation of American States to strengthen human rights protections across the globe.
I bring greetings on behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica and I welcome this opportunity to say thank you to my colleague, Prime …
Congratulations to Dalton Harris, winner of the prestigious XFactor competition. Dalton is a phenomenal talent who underscores the fact that Jamaica, though a Small Island …
Each year on this date we recommit as individuals and as a country to take steps to eliminate violence against women. It is a serious …
The Honourable House is asked to note that Cabinet has approved the tabling of the Chief Justice’s Statistics Reports for the Supreme Court Easter Term …
Mr Speaker, yesterday Jamaica joined several countries around the world in celebrating International Men’s Day. The first International Men’s Day was observed in 1992. Each …
I rise today in this Honourable House to make it unequivocal and clear yet again that the Integrity Commission is an independent Commission of Parliament. …
Mr. Speaker, I find it necessary to comment on the state of crime in the country. While we can speak to an overall 21% decline …
Mr Speaker, 153 years ago, on this date — October 23, 1865 — George William Gordon, member of the House of Assembly and the man …
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